About this Research Topic
The goal of this Research Topic is to highlight research on the symbiotic microorganisms of amphibians and reptiles as it provides a valuable theoretical foundation for the protection and restoration of wild populations.
We welcome contributions on the following topics:
- Factors shaping the assemblage and function of symbiotic microbiomes of amphibians and reptiles
- The relationship between microbial community dynamics in amphibians and reptiles and adaptations to environmental changes
- The role of symbiotic microbiomes in disease defences in amphibians and reptiles
- The evolution of microbiomes and host immunology and morphology
- Effects of experimental microbial manipulations
- Features of the microbiome that may limit amphibian and reptile fitness
- Evaluating causes of microbiome dynamics beyond describing associations with biotic and abiotic factors
Keywords: amphibian, reptile, gut microbes, skin microbes, environmental adaptation, symbiotic microbiome
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